ZIP 78748 · Travis County

Austin, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 78748, Austin, Texas averages $1,840/yr.

30.9%
Loss ratio
#1264 of 1504
Texas rank
1,238
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78748 (Austin, TX) homeowners insurance averages $1,840/yr, 68th percentile nationally, 4% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,840
Avg premium (2022)
+4%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+13.5%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
31/100
78748 - Austin, TX

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$1,840/yr
Avg premium, 32nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
97.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
73.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 78748's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,840 Around the middle lower than 32% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,840/yr
Above-median premium
+13.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.9%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.52%
Avg severity: $12,567
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78748 (Austin, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78748 (Austin, TX) at $1,840 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,238 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 4% above that mark and lands in the 68th national percentile. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 22% below, ranking #1264 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Chireno (ZIP 75937) at $1,839, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 30.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 78748. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.52%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,567.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 78748 costs have risen 13.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,621 to a high of $1,840, an annualized rate of +3.2% per year.

FEMA NRI places Travis County in the upper risk band at 97.7 (Relatively High): national 98th percentile, #7/245 inside Texas, and 94% above the 50.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 73.3. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 78748 Compares

vs National Average
$1,840 vs $1,776
4% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,840 vs $2,349
22% below state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78748, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,840
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78748.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,621 -
2019 $1,674 +3.3%
2020 $1,706 +1.9%
2021 $1,752 +2.7%
2022 $1,840 +5.0%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 78748 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,719
Premium Range
$1,621 - $1,840
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Travis County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 78748 via FIPS 48453. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
97.7
Relatively High · 98th national percentile
In-state county rank
#7
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $95,874,012

Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 73.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very High
Hail
Very High
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Texas NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Travis County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 78748 in Travis County (NRI 97.7, hazard Tornado), both outside Texas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,840/yr here).

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 78748?
At the 68th percentile nationally, #1264 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78748 (Austin, TX) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,840 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +13.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Austin, TX?
In ZIP 78748, insurers report a 30.9% loss ratio, a 4.52% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 68th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78748 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78748 premiums of $1,840/yr are 4% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 68th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78748?
ZIP 78748 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78748 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78748 have ranged from $1,621 to $1,840, with a 5-year average of $1,719. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 78748 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78748 has an average premium of $1,840/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 22% below the state average, ranking #1264 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 78748?
Travis County scores 97.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 98th percentile nationally and #7 of 245 Texas counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Moderate, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 78748

This ZIP's premiums run at the 68th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.